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Asked: May 10, 20262026-05-10T17:23:05+00:00 2026-05-10T17:23:05+00:00

I need to stream a file to the Response for saving on the end

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I need to stream a file to the Response for saving on the end user’s machine. The file is plain text, so what content type can I use to prevent the text being displayed in the browser?

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  1. 2026-05-10T17:23:06+00:00Added an answer on May 10, 2026 at 5:23 pm

    To be on the safe side and ensure consistent behavior in all browsers, it’s usually better to use both:

    Content-Type: application/octet-stream Content-Disposition: attachment;filename=\'My Text File.txt\' 
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